2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 567 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Corvette | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |